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Bish

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    bish replied to the topic Advert in the cultivator today in the forum Help and information 7 years, 2 months ago

    Hi could I also have the email as I’m trying to contact Derek but as mentioned the number isn’t working. Thanks Rich

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    bish replied to the topic VHGMC stand at Malvern in the forum General talk and discussion 7 years, 2 months ago

    I’ll be there again this year with the Cultmate.

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    bish replied to the topic April Cultivator in the forum General talk and discussion 8 years ago

    Just sat down to have a read of the Cultivator and shocked to see a photo of me dismantling my newly purchased Anzani iron horse. Myself and my wife didn’t clock anyone taking photos so full credit for catching me on film! Great read as always!!

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    bish started the topic Howard Bantam wheel modifications??? in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 8 years, 2 months ago

    I’ve recently purchased a job lot of Howard Bantam spares and accessories ( I wanted the mower attachments that were in this lot). With the job lot came three rolling chassis on inspection the one chassis has what I class as the normal wheels and the other chassis has wheels with a solid section the pictures should show what I mean. What I was…[Read more]

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    bish replied to the topic Fuel leak help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks for your reply Charlie would you know what sort of height the float should be?

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    bish replied to the topic Fuel leak help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    Right solved the one problem and caused another. There was a split in the pipe so swapped that for a new pipe which fixed that leak however I now have fuel flooding out of the top of the carburettor float chamber. It’s pouring out of the tickler hole and there’s two small holes on the side of the chamber cap which look like they are supposed to be…[Read more]

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    bish replied to the topic Fuel leak help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    This is a picture of a spare carb I bought it’s where the pipe bolts underneath is where it’s leaking from.

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    bish replied to the topic Fuel leak help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    It’s an Amal 124 I’ve changed the fibre washers between the bolts holding the bowl onto the carb body but it’s leaking from where the pipe bolts underneath the float bowl.

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    bish started the topic Fuel leak help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    I’m trying to resolve a fuel leak on my Cultmate it’s coming from where the fuel pipe from the tank bolts onto the bottom of the carb. I’ve tried pinching it tight but it still floods out has anyone got any ideas on how to fix it?

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    bish started the topic Champion 7 spark plug in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    I’m trying to get hold of a spare spark plug for my Cultmate which has a BSA engine. The spark plug in it at the moment is an old Champion 7 however I can’t seem to find a new number 7 spark plug. Is this plug discontinued and does anyone know an equivalent Champion plug or failing that an alternative manufacturer? Thanks in advance.

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    bish replied to the topic Tractor World, Malvern in the forum General talk and discussion 8 years, 2 months ago

    I’ll be there again i managed to wrestle the Cultmate to the top of the garden steps. (I’m not joking when I say wrestle she fought me all the way)

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    bish replied to the topic Mystery SIMAR in the forum Pedestrian operated machines 8 years, 2 months ago

    Perhaps it’s been imported from elsewhere weren’t Simars available readily in other countries? It’s an amazing find either way will she be joining your other Simars Charlie?

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    bish replied to the topic Cultmate BSA oil help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks for the advice I’ve got hold of some Castrol.

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    bish started the topic Cultmate BSA oil help in the forum Help and information 8 years, 3 months ago

    I’m currently doing a minor service on my BMB Cultmate and im planning on swapping the oil for some new stuff. I have two questions firstly which oil should I be using and how do I know how much to put in? Thanks in advance Rich

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    bish started the topic Rowtrac plough hitching help!!! in the forum Help and information 8 years, 10 months ago

    I’ve had a look to see how the plough is attached to the rowtrac and I’m stumped. There’s a tow hitch at the front of the tractor and a bar that bolts the plough to the handles. However if I bolt the plough to the handles the plough is no where near meeting the tow hitch. It’s like the plough is too short? Has anyone an idea how the plough is…[Read more]

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    bish replied to the topic My name is Richard I have an addiction and a picture puzzle in the forum General talk and discussion 8 years, 10 months ago

    Congrats to Charlie you got them right and it is a Landmaster 100. Roatavator these are the ones out of the cultivator since getting the 35 I’ve been on the lookout for some of the other types they did and this job lot has provided another 3 models. They all turn over with great compression except for the one 56 as that had the head removed and…[Read more]

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    bish started the topic My name is Richard I have an addiction and a picture puzzle in the forum General talk and discussion 8 years, 10 months ago

    So yesterday I did some driving about the country collecting some new additions to the collection and after unloading the van this is what is currently sat on my patio waiting to be moved down the bottom of the garden. I thought though that we could have a bit of fun and see if any member can correctly identify all the manufacturers and models…[Read more]

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    bish replied to the topic BMB Cultmate in the forum Projects 9 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks Charlie it’s the home straight now. I’ve painted the engine parts black and re assembled the engine and then fitted it to the chassis. I reassembled the fuel tank, this consisted of the new fuel tap and my freshly polished fuel cap. I don’t know why but polishing the fuel cap was an extremely satisfying task. The fuel tank assembly was then…[Read more]

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    bish replied to the topic Travelling Thieves in the forum General talk and discussion 9 years, 2 months ago

    Just relist the items Andy I’ve had people before bid on items and never collect them so I’ve always ended up resisting items.

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    bish replied to the topic BMB Cultmate in the forum Projects 9 years, 2 months ago

    Here’s another view of the chassis completed but in daylight. Today I’ve managed to get some zinc primer on the nuts and bolts and touch up where I’ve scratched the paint from reassembling her. I’ve finished re fitting all the chassis parts which were the 2 z shape brackets for the front grille, belt guide, toolbox and disc coulter for the plough.…[Read more]

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